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2- The Elk City News July 8, 2023 News tribe with a specific tree for Agenda ers and is waiting on them to Round make a decision about demoli- tion of the structure. He said their sun dance ceremony that would be happening in Ham- Donne Loftiss Continued from page 1. that he would keep the com- mon last weekend. Museum Donne Juinelle Loftiss (née McDonald) Town issue of dilapidated buildings missioners and Addington about their communication. Curator Charles Wren was in- vited to attend the ceremony. July 11, 1926 - June 26,2023 Donne Juinelle Loftiss, a devoted that had been tabled from pre- They then approved the ‘The last item that Ivester Wife, mother, grandmother, and gx vious meetings. talked to the commissioners grandmother, passed away peacefully July 8 Purchase Orders FY 22-23 and ‘The first property located recurring invoices for July 3rd, about was the airport. He said in her Washita County home on June as well as the Purchase Orders that they are trying to get a 26, 2023, at the age of 96. She leaves Foss Lake Christmas in at 609 N. Jackson has been FY 23-24 and recurring invoic- grant to build a larger hanger, behind a legacy of love, humor, and on the agenda since March 16, 100x150 ft., so the aviation devotion to family. es for July 3rd. mechanic that is working in- Born as the second youngest of five July, Foss Lake. 2022, and tabled nine other children on July 11, 1926 to Thom times. City Inspector Jackie In the City Manager’s re- dependently could repair Cita~ Cash and Canryee (Walker) MeDon- port, Ivester began by talk- tion Jets. These are large pri- Rt 66 Square Dance Jam- Addington told the commis- ing about the Aquatic Center vate jets. He is also working ald, Donne's life exemplified the pow- sioners that the structure was er and the significance of family. Her tabled 30 days ago, and no numbers. Beginning with June with the Oklahoma Aviation caring nature influenced all those who boree, Convention Center. action had been taken. There 29th there were 504 people at Commission to obtain a grant knew her, and her presence radiated the pool, and then 407, 568, to construct a new terminal. ‘warmth and kindness, have been family issues, and Donne married Frank Loftiss on April they have been unable to at- 471, and on July 3rd, 597. He City Treasurer Jennifer 20, 1947. They remained together for the next 76 years, raising twochildren, tend the meetings to address said that they have been able Rainey's report will be given at Jana Beth (born 12/27/1952) and Frank Jeffrey (born 5/31/1955). July 9 to address the issues that have the next meeting, but she said Donne was an avid vegetable canner, quilt maker and gardener, and a legendary the problem. They have been connoisseur of desserts. She kept dogs and cats and took in strays, When she come up quickly because the that they are working on learn- keeping the property mowed. ing the new software. was in high school, she drove the school bus for Highway School, near Carter Rt 66 Square Dance Jam- ‘The commissioners voted four builders were still on site with Mayor Spieker asked for ise all the men had gone to fight in World War I the deep-water pool. She is survived by her husband, Frank, her son Jeff, and her younger brother, to one, Rocky Andresen ab- Ivester reported that there public comments and two in- behind four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, boree, Convention Center. stained, to declare the struc- would be an inspection by the dividuals stepped forward to ture dilapidated and order for Health Dept., as well as the La- talk about a property that was While we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the life she lived and the profound it to be removed. bor Dept. on Tues., July 11th. condemned at the last meet- impact she had on all who knew her. The commissioners voted If the deep-water pool were ing. They were not able to at- A funeral service to honor and celebrate Donn, life will be held July 8th at 10:30 AM at Dill City Church of Christ wher e was a member. July 10 to disapprove the structure, to be approved, they would be tend the meeting and wanted located at 604 N. Boone, to be taking down the construction to appeal the decision to take Vacation Bible School - dilapidated because the own- ers already removed most of fence and opening that pool to the public. down the structure. One of the individuals said that he has Jerry Burrows ‘The Way Church the building. Addington told He also talked about the been working on the property them that the only part left discrepancy with the rock in- located at 1402 Simpson, and Jerry Ray Burrows passed away on June 28, 2023, in Oklahoma City, would be completed when the voices and the price being it would be ready to rent soon. Oklahoma, Jerry ground dried. charged. He said that they The commissioners were not was born at home in the Hext com- July 11 ‘The final property on the have come to an agreement, allowed to respond to any pub- munity on November 17, 1941 to Carl agenda, located at 101 Hughes therefore, the invoices would lic comments because it was and Ruthie Access Road, was tabled for an be paid in the future. Ivester not on the agenda. (Cunningham) Burrows. He grew up Vacation Bible School - ‘nd attended school at Delhi, additional 30 days. Local con- also noted that the Cheyenne The meeting adjourned at graduating in 1959, tractor, Cole McCollum, told Tribe came to the museum 7:37 p.m., and the next meet- He attended Sayre Junior College for ‘The Way Church the commissioners that he has and erected the tepee. He said ing will take place on July 19 at 2 years where he played third base on been in contact with the own- that the city has provided the 2 pam., in City Hall. te baseball team that qua fied for nationals. Jerry then attended sm Oklahoma University in Transportation Survey New Regional, Coordinated degree Tacos & Tours Part Of The Development Of in education, Later, he would attend the University of Oklahoma, rsvp to: info@cornbible. ‘where he graduated with a Master’s degree to be a Superintendent. On May 31, Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plans. Your 1963, Jerry married the love of his life, Katy ‘Tennery, in Erick, Oklahoma. To- Input Will Help Odot Under- gether they built a beautiful life with6 children: Mark, Jim, Lynne, Brett, Kyle, org, Corn Bible Academy and Brooke. Jerry's early education career b stand The Current Issues And ‘Texas where he was a math teacher and coach. He and Katy then moved to Develop Strategies For Meet- Snyder where he taught and coached. In 1968, they made their final move to ing Those Needs. Cordell where he remained throughout hi 35 years of servic While at Cordell Please Help Us Share The he had various roles: math teacher, coach, principal and ultimately, Superinten- July 12 Survey With Others Through dent of Schools. In his tenure as Superintendent, his visionary leadership helped July 14, 2023. This Survey to construct the present-day baseball field, the additionof the new Junior High Vacation Bible School - Is For Everyone: Residents, Building, the combining of the elementary schools into its present-day site and finally the auditorium where we are today. Although his list of achievements Transportation Providers, was long, he was always quick to say that the support of Pat Emerson and ‘The Way Church Agencies, Businesses, Govern- Marion Twyman were invaluable. He retired in 1999, but his love for Cordell ment Officials, Organizations Schools, the many teachers and administrators with whom he served, as well as, That Serve Individuals With the families in this community has always had a special place in his heart. After Disabilities Or Seniors, Orga- retiring from education, he became an Oklahoma Certified Appraiser. Over the nizations And Agencies That next 24 years, he used his company to sponsor other trainees so they could Do you have an event or Need Transportation To Get have a career in appraising. Jerry was very active in his community, He was the People To Their Services. Ev- President ofthe Kiwanis Club, President of the Cordell Chamber of Commer something else you would Deacon at the Calvary Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for over eryone. '50 yeats. He also was instrumental in starting the Cordell Academic Foundation Your Participation In This and he was appointed to the Washita County Excise and Equalization Board in like to share with the com- Effort Is Important! 2004 by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, where he served until his pas Scan The Qr Code To Com- ‘One of his most loved activities was playing golf, He coached golf where many of his teams made it to “state”. He loved to see others-young and old-enjoy the munity in the Round Town plete The Survey Or Go To Ad- sport. His vision for what the golf course could be prompted him to develop ‘The Oklahoma Department Feedback On Current Trans- dress Below. Your Voice Mat- a plan for what is now known as “Crooked Creek Golf Course”, Along with Calendar? Email the in- ters!!! Or his other faithful friends—Gary Madison, CH Hughes, Vernon Mayfield, Mike Of Transportation (Odot) Is portation Services As Well As Https://Www.surveymon- Stowers and Valerie Farris—the golf course today is a vital asset to the Commu- Seeking Public And Agency Gaps And Unmet Needs As key.com/R/Coordinatedplans nity of Cordell. He loved fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved spending formation for the event to time with his family, He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, Jerry is survived by his wife, Katy Burrows, Cordell, OK; Children: Mark Bur- [email protected] rows & wife, Shelli, Erick, OK; Jim Burrows & wife, Staci, Stillwater, OK Residents’ rights waived for COVID Lynne Walker & husband, Bryan, Hammon, OK; Brett Burrows, Weatherford, OK; Kyle Burrows & wife, Jacy, Weatherford, OK; Brooke Higgins, and husband, Mike, Hammon, OK; Grandchildren: Hunter Burrows & wife, Mari Dust Bowl reinstated with end of Public Ryan, Ryder Burrows, Nicholas Borynac Kenedie Walker& fiancé Brock Carter, Jolie anessa, Mitchell Borynack, ry Burrows, Hudson Burrows, Jackson Burrows, Tripp Higgins, Reece Higgins, and Kru Higgins Continued from page 1. Health Emergency Brothers: Forrest Joe Burrows, Amarillo, TX; Geary Don Burrows and wife, Mary, Sayre, OK; Spe Cordell, OK; Many nieces and nephews as well as a host of other family and both of will have to be supervised at friends, all times. Bathrooms will not By Cherrie Nutley, LTC icaid will undergo a check, concerns, please call Cherie Funeral: 10.00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 Cordell Public School Auditorium Ombudsman Western OK, or redetermination, of their Nutley, LTC Ombudsman for Cordell, Oklahoma be open to the public, and 580-562-5032 eligibility which is based on a Interment; 2:30 p.m. parking is free until the park Satur y, July 1, 2023 Erick CemeteryErick, Oklahoma person's income, assets, and SWODA at 580-562-5032. closes for the Wild Plum Jam With the end of the PHE, functional ability. States are at 4 p.m. on Saturday. 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